RE: [APML] Medium format cameras and films, along with Tak scopes

[Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>]

Hey Jon,

--- Jon Kolb <jkolb@datawest.net> wrote:
> The 200mm f/4 is very sharp.  MLU is a definite need.  You'll want
> the
> Pentax 67 battery eliminator from Hutech also, to avoid the expense
> and hassle of batteries.

Thanks, this is what I'm looking to hear about as far as the camera
itself goes. Not having any experience at all with anything other than
my OM-1s leaves me at a disadvantage.
 
> Large format is generally considered to be anything from 4x5 on up
> (5x7, 8x10, and even larger cameras exist).

I've now got a handle on these sizes and what they mean. Must take a
heck of a scope to use large format effectively.


> Wait until you get your first 6x7 slide back from the lab!  If that
> won't hook you on medium format, nothing will.

It'll be at least several months before I make a move. I am planning on
some changes, but I'm the kind of guy who likes to know where I'm going
before I get there. Sometimes. 8-)

I appreciate your input Jon.

Thanks,
Alan


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